Design Engineer

ebm-papst Inc.

Job Description

Department: Design Engineering

Job Title: Design Engineer

Summary: This position is responsible for designing and developing innovative products, ensuring they meet functional requirements and adhere to industry standards. The Design Engineer will use CAD software to create detailed designs, conduct feasibility studies, perform simulations and tests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life. Additionally, the role involves optimizing existing designs, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting prototype development and testing.

Essential Functions of the Job: The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:  

• Organize and lead Design Review meetings.  Record action items, assign tasks, track workflow, and close tasks upon completion. 

• Input data into the MRP system to develop Bill of Materials (BOM) product structure.

• Design prototypes using knowledge of manufacturing capabilities.  Model prototypes in 3D using Creo.  Identify critical tooling requirements and assist in the assembly of prototypes.

• Design components with consideration of appropriate manufacturing tolerances.  Coordinate special order component requirements with the Sourcing Department.  

• Create detailed drawings using Creo that convey the design requirements in accordance to published design standards.   

• Use the following software programs when performing this job: Creo, Ansys, and SAP.  

• Use math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane, solid geometry and trigonometry.  Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Use one or all the following when performing this job: Mechanical Design Principals, Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Development, Conceptual Design, Design Development, Material Science, Plating/Painting, Statistical Tolerance Calculation, Quality Initiatives, GDT Conversions, Drafting Skills, Rapid Prototyping, Data Management, FEA, FMEA, DFMA, Project Management, and ECO processing.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.  

Recommended Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 2 years of engineering design experience, including design methods, engineering materials, and associated manufacturing methods

All Employees are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.   
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.  
• Punctually report to work and maintain consistent attendance.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.